Mazhom

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Mazhom
Town
Mazhom is located in Jammu and Kashmir
Mazhom
Mazhom
Location in Jammu and Kashmir, India
Mazhom is located in India
Mazhom
Mazhom
Mazhom (India)
Coordinates: 34°06′N 74°37′E / 34.100°N 74.617°E / 34.100; 74.617Coordinates: 34°06′N 74°37′E / 34.100°N 74.617°E / 34.100; 74.617
Country India
Union territoryJammu and Kashmir
DistrictBudgam
Languages
 • OfficialKashmiri, Urdu, Hindi, Dogri, English[1][2]
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Mazhom is a village located in Budgam district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It has a railway station Mazhom railway station, which along with being in proximity (3 km) with Magam, the biggest financial hub of the district, has a crucial role in the economy communication in the area. Also there is railway flyover there on gulmarag road. Mazhom village is next to Kawoosa Khalisa town. Mazhom is situated on the Gulmarg Highway. Schools in the Mazhom village are Hanfia English Medium school and Government High school. A well facilitated dispensary is also present in this village, which is also home to two masjids.

References[edit]

  1. "The Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Act, 2020" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 27 September 2020. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
  2. "Parliament passes JK Official Languages Bill, 2020". Rising Kashmir. 23 September 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2021.